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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13
INDIANA DEMOCRATS,

What have the Democracy of Indiana ever
done to reflect credit on the State or to bring
it honor at home or abroad? In time of war
they were for peace, and in time of peace they
are for war. When the State needed soldiers
they were plotters Of treason, and when she
needs statesmen they are political swashbuck-
lers, read to fight for a theft and die for a
fraud. When other States were vying with
one another in the race of loyalty to the Union,
and attracting the attention of the world by
the patriotic unanimity Of their people, the
Democracy Of Indiana were IN open sympathy
and secret correspondence with rebels, and
were trying to bankrupt the credit and wreck
the honor of the State. Then, as now, they
were arrayed in opposition to the Constitution
and laws trying by revolutionary methods to
overthrow both. When did they ever do any
thing to reflect credit on the State or bring it
honor at home or abroadf
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13

The country is in kindly mood towards
the city of Charleston, S. c., and will hardly
find fault with the appropriation of 5000, 900
for the erection of a public building there.
AS matter of fact, the business Of the city
has fallen off enormously, and there is less
need of a custom-house there now than there
was thirty years ago. Of course, the govern
ment needs postoffice building there and
can afford to erect good one. It is charac-
teristic of congressional methods that the bill,
as reported in the House, appropriated $780,
600 for the site and $500, 600 for the building,
and when motion was made to reduce the
latter to 5000, the member from the
Charleston district said, as he did not wish to
imperil the BILL he would ask the House to
accept the amendment Probably this was
all he wanted or expected. The approved way
to get claim through Congress is to ask for
twice as much as you are entitled to- and then
gracefully yield to reduction of so per cent.
AS the Southern people nowadays are 'for
the old flag and an appropriation, it is to be
hoped that Charleston, having secured her
appropriation, will not forget the other part of
the platform.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13

On the 9th day Of August, the day Of the
publication of Attorney general Hords opin-
Lieutenant governor, to be filled at the No
vember election, the Indianapolis Sentinel
says: Governor Gray stated that there was
no doubt that there would have to be an cleo
ton of Acknowledgements, and that the
convention next week would head the ticket
with candidate" Governor Gray now says !:
eff there were Democratic Lieutenant
Governor to succeed me l would be candi-
date for United States Senator"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13

THE Democrats in the Senate, yesterday,
took up and referred to the committee on
elections five contested election cases, includ-
ing the Shroyer case, of Cass county. In this
and so far as he could, dismissed the contest,
and it has no legal standing. Yet the Demo
cratic purpose is to treat it as bona fde
contest. Their action yesterday was intended
as bluff to the House. and means that they
are prepared to 60 to any length in making
and filing vacancies in the Senate that NAV
be necessary for the furtherance of their rev.
dictionary schemes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13

ates anything, and, after twenty years in Con-
gress, is only known as the great objector-a
lock on the wheels of legislation. The trouble
is, he applies the lock indiscriminately, and is
as apt to promote bad measure as to cripple
good one His principal forte is keeping
solid with his "deestrict." Bynum is not a
candidate, but thinks he is. He lacks good
many of the elements of greatness, but
''cheek' is not one of them. The introduction
of his name makes it scrub race. Mr.. By
NUNS present position is quite as big as he is
capable of filing, and until he has grown fully
up to the measure of that he ought not to as
pire to higher.
The Republicans have but one candidate,
Senator Harrison, and, while there are many
Republicans in the State who would fill the po-
sition creditably, no one thinks Of contesting
Senator Harrison's claim.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13

THE infamous gall and scoundrelism Of
the application in behalf of Green Smith, to
enjoin Lieutenant governor Robertson from
the exercise Of the functions of his office until
February when the case can be heard by the
court, is on par with the revolutionary tao.
tics Of the office stealers and political thieves
from the beginning. Such thing was never
heard Of, and is worthy only Of gang of dis
reputable tricksters and mad partisans.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13

If court could be found to issue pre-
tended injunction against Lieutenant-gov-
ernor Robertson presiding over the joint con-
vention on Wednesday next, very probably
the Acknowledgements would treat it as of
about as much force as the Popes bull against
the comet. We apprehend no court will be
Green Smith will be irreparably injured by
Colonel Robertson presiding over the joint
convention is not visible to the naked eye
What interest has Green Smith in the matter?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13

THE death of the Earl of Iddesleigh follow
ing so swiftly after his declaration that not
only was his, strength sufficient for the work
of the Foreign Office, but that his health had
been positively benefited by the performance
Of the Interesting duties" need not neces-
sarily be taken as proof that the noble lord
was mistaken. Regarding the Foreign Office
in the light Of a tonic, it is but natural that
a sudden and complete separation from the
remedial agent should cause collapse
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13

IN the Democratic caucus of Senators the
Tote was l6 TO Is in favor Of adopting the
evolutionary tactics proposed by Green Smith
Yet despite this narrow margin, the entire
thirty one have stood like stone wall ia every
supposed party movement But the fifteen
will not surrender everything, though they
,ivo their votes unqnestioninglv, so long as
here is belief that party advantage is at
take. The breaking away of such Senators
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13
SENATORIAL CANDIDATES.

The withdrawal of Governor Gray resolves
the senatorial situation, so far as the Democ-
racy are concerned, into Mcdonald against the
field, the latter consisting of Niblack, Turpie
and Holman, with Bynun in the distant rear.
Governor Gray could probably have secured
the nomination and complimentary vote of
the Democrats if he had so desired. The
real motive cf his withdrawal is not to be
judged by the reason he gave for the step.
He said: "If there was a Democratic lieuten-
ant governor to succeed me l would be a can
di3ate.v That probably means that he with
drew for some other reason, though the admis
sion loses none Of its significance on that
account. Governor Gray is shrewd poll
ticiap, an able organizer, and very popular
with the young Democracy, the active rrl
iticians of his party. He could have got
the nomination if he had remained in the
field, and probably would have done so had
he thought it worth working for
By common consent ex Senator Mcdonald
leads at present in the Democratic race. This
is because there is no man Of commanding
ability and leadership in the Democratic party
in Indiana Mcdonald is not man of COM
handing ability, and is notably deficient in
the elements of a popular leader He is fair
lawyer, a plausible speaker, a reliable parti-
san, good wheelhorse who, if he never pulls
very hard never balks; statesman of the
plodding school, and, as Democrats go, a re-
spectacle sort Of man. He has good digestion,
good humor, wears large sized collar, and is
| on good terms with the world and himself.
He has managed to get great deal of free ad-
vertising by running on to Washington fire.
quently to look after Bell telephone interests,
and having it given out that he was booked
| for the Cabinet, or in consultation with the
| President, etc. Mr.. Mcdonald has not a very
strong hold on his party, and his nomination
is not certainty.
| OF the dark horses Turpie is the most intel
lectual, Niblack the most honest, Holman the
most of demagocue, and Bynum the
checklist" Turpie possesses good deal of
ability Ct a kind of dark lantern order, but is
so intense partisan that it makes him un-
happy and, combined with his naturally satur-
nine and cynical disposition, urattractive
Turpie has talent. but he is not lovely char
acter Judge Niblack is the least Of parti-
san of any prominent Democrat in Indiana, is
honest, and a gentleman Of high character
and decided ability. He is too good man
for the Democrats to nominate, unless by ac-
cident. He is one Of the four judges whose
"cowardly souls" the Sentinel damned the
other day for making an honest decision.
| Niblack would make a better Senator than
Mcdonald, though he wouldn't be as much
talked about for Cabinet positions, etc. Hol-
man is-well, everybody knows about what
he is. A man Of very common parts and
mediocre ability, absolutely without attain
ments of any kind. his long experience in
| public life has given him considerable knowl-
edge of public affairs. But he never origin
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13

Mr. PooRMAN has introduced joint resolu-
ton in the Ohio Legislature asking Congress to
transfer to the several States the revenue de-
rived from the special tax on dealers in liquors
and tobacco for the year 1866 and thereafter.
Mr. Poorman evidently wants to show there is
something in q name.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13

ACCORDING to the cable dispatches Prince
to France. Perhaps the nine glasses Of
brandy and water consumed by the Prince
during the progress of his remarks may have
had something to do with his excitement
Some sensitive natures are so susceptible to
influences of this sort
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13

GOVERNOR GRAY withdrew early in the
fray; Bynum has taken himself of in disgust,
and one or two other ambitious gentlemen
have apparently ceased to take very live
interest in the proceedings. The significant
thing about the Withdrawals is, that they do
not strengthen the chances Of the remaining
candidates in the least. Rats will desert a
linking ship.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13

EVEN mugwump organ is sometimes con-
strained TO coincide with the general opinion
Of FAIR minded public. The Boston Herald
IL constrained to admit that the Democrats
'seem to be responsible for the bad state Of
shings" in the Indiana Legislature.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Robertson's course
yesterday was marked by the same dignity
and frmness that have characterized it from
tho beginning His formal demand for the
presiding officers chair and firm but respect
ful protest against the course pursued by the
duct of pretender Smith and the revolution
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13

CONGRESSMAN BYNuN has again given
proof that he possesses a level head. He
acknowledges that the Democrats have little
,hanco Of elccting Senator, and, declining to
waste any more time, has wisely gone about
hi, business
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13

as Weir, Mcdonald and others from the brutal
demand of the mobocrats that nothing offered
by Republican Senators should be even read,
is significant that not few Democrats are
growing tired Of the antics Of the revolution
airy gang who, thus far, have been permitted
to run things their own way.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13

THE Henry George clubs in New York are
principally occupied now in meeting and dis
banding They are going out of existence
faster than they came in. Henry George did
iu with his little pen. His wholesale attack
on the Catholic Church has killed his move
ment and ended him politically.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13

A BILL has been introduced into the Ohio
Legislature providing for the construction Of
! belt railroad at Cincinnati. Thus one by
ono. the outlying suburban cities are following
in the wake Of indianapolis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13

A BILL has been introduced into the Ohio
jury legal verdict The effect of such law
would be to make jury trials very expensive
to certain class Of ltigants. 1t would have
been necessary, for Instance, for Doodle alder
men of New York to have purchased more
than one thurman
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13

WHY should Mr.. Green Smith be treated
with respect now that he realizes the disrep-
utableness Of his performance On Thurs
day. in the revolutionary seizure Of the power
Of organization Of the Senate he acted rs an
indecent blackguard ana buffoon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13

THE Sentinel has been trying to encourage
Che revolutionists by repeated declarations
that Senator Winter did not believe in the le-
gality of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Robertson's
election. Senator Winter very effectually put
his foot on this fasehood yesterday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13

Ing that Mr.. Green Smith suffered from a
nervous chill yesterday, for fear the Repub-
licans would adopt New Jersey tactics. He
need not be alarmed The Indiana brethren
have a better way -
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13

THE Ohio Senate, having purged itself by
expelling the fraudulent Senators from Hamil
ton county, has reorganized by removing all
the Democratic officials of the Senate, elected
by the aid of the Hamilton county Senators,
and substituting Republicans. Having
washed tia hands, the Senate is now ready
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13

THE present effort is made to have the Cir
cult Court enjoin Lieutenant governor Rob-
ertson from presiding over the joint conven-
ton on Wednesday next. That is to say, the
office -stealers want the court to join them in
their political burglary. sss1
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13
The Democratic "Freak."

Chicago journal.
It is evident that the Indiana Democrats would
dispose of their senatorial elephant. Green
Smith, at greatly red uced rates if anybody would
consent to take him off their hands Who're 10
PhiEsas T. Barnum!
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13

THE Chicago Times the great Democratic
paper, has very clear idea of the revolution
lists, and of their claw abiding" purpose to
Submit it to the courts"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13
Grady's Sarcasln.

Atlanta Constitution.
It is said that the death of General Logan
strengthens Baine's chances for 1883. Scientists
also say that a simeon in the Yellow Sea ia not
without its effects in the Gulf Of Mexico.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13
Telephone Calls.
Business Office 23S Editorial Rooms. -. 242

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Jnrg regular session should Leave their subscriptions.
vita directions rere they desire to receice the
nj the Journal CosHting-roon..
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13

THE Sentinel has found out how Senator
Winter stands.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13
just Wait and See.

Cincinnati Enquirer tDem)
Would it not be funny If Benny Harrison were
to 60 back to the United States Senaset
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13

mOcracy.
New York Mail and Express.
It requires moro than iackass power 10 stop
the wheels Of government
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13

Tedu WuaC tue LINES, Il lGluIHS DeIu-
ocratic newspaper, thinks of the proposition.
The petition in behalf of Alonzo G. Smith
is published in substance elsewhere. He
prays for an injunction. from the Circuit Court
to prevent Colonel Robertson from performing
any of the duties pertaining to the Office of
Lieutenant governor, he claiming that, by
virtue of his election as President pro tenn. Of
the Senate be is entitled to discharge all of
the duties belonging to the Office. What is
this but another attempt TO try the title to the
Office of Acknowledgements in the courtsl
The Constitution Of the State specifically de-
clares that contests to that Office shall be de-
General Assembly, and that body alone, can
try such a question. For the courts to
obtrude into that field would be unwarantable
impairment and dangerous. The statute
conferring upon circuit prosecutors the right to
begin suit against the usurper Of an Office
which our esteemed contemporary the
news, anu our Well-eSteelueu IfienuS, the
Democrat revolutionists have been prating
about for some days-is so manifestly out
side this question as not to be worth notice.
The statute clearly refers to minor county
Offices. Can it be supposed for q minute
that the Legislature meant to confer on
county court prosecutor the right to lug
IL
Governor. and thus bring q co ordinate branch
| of the government into his inferior
| tribunal to have the title to his Office
determined? The idea is preposterous And so
in this case. Can it be possible that any sane
man, with the proper idea of the checks and
balances OF our form Of government, and with
proper idea of the dignity Of the several de-
partments and the absolute necessity Of keep
ing them separate and independent of each
a court inferior OF supreme, can take juris-
diction of a contest for the office Of a
co ordinate Department. Can the courts
assume to try i contest for the Office Of Gov
| ernor-for TO try contest Tor the Office OF
Lieutenant governor is, in effect, the same?
| Is the executive department of the State to
| be made and unmade at the will of the courts?
| The Constitution says the political department
! Of the government the General Assembly,
shall determine such questions. No matter
what shape it may assume, the CLAIM of
Green Smith is contest for the
Office of Lieutenant-governor with Robert S.
Robertson. and under the Constitution there is
but one place to try that. Gentlemen inter
ested in supporting the Constitution will place
themselves impregnably upon that ground.
For court to obtrude into that sole and ex-
elusive jurisdiction would be. to the last
degree, dangerous; and although for the
present it might seem to work an advantage
to particular party, it would, in the end, be
a great disaster to all the people. 1t would
tend to break down respect for courts, which,
kept closely within the constitutional limita-
tons Of their jurisdiction, command the re.
gard of the public, and are tho great con.
servators Of law and justice. 1t is dangerous
and mischievous FOX them to make excursions
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13
SMITH IN COURT.

Senator Smith yesterday commence a pro-
ceeding in the Circuit Court Of this county to
test the validity of his claim to the Office
of Lieutenant governor. Lieutenant-governor
Robertson had no occasion to do this. having
been elected by the people and legally in
Quoted into office. Mr. Smith, being claimant
for the Office, is compelled to 60 somewhere to
try and manufacture title. After clamoring
for several days for somebody else to take
his case into court, he has concluded
to do so himself, and there he is now.
We say Mr.. Smith is. entitled to have his
claim passed upon if he can get anybody to
do it, but we do not think the courts have or
will take jurisdiction of the case The Con-
stitution of Indiana provides that Contested
elections for Governor or Lieutenant governor
shall be determined by the General Assembly
in such manner as may be prescribed by
law This is a contested election for Lieu
tenant-governor. The Legislature has not
provided by law for the determination Of
such case, but that does not give the
courts jurisdiction. This case emanates from
and belongs to a coordinate branch of the
government, and there being nothing in the
Constitution or laws to give the courts juris-
diction, they have none and will not assume
it. Mr. Smith is trying to nullify an election
by the people, and his present scheme is to
get the courts to give color to his attempted
| theft Therefore, we say We do not
| believe the courts will take jurisdiction Of
| the case. He should be turned out Of the
| court in this case as he has been once al
ready. People who think it a proper matter
to have courts pass upon this question should
read what the Chicago Times a leading Dem
ocratic newspaper, thinks of the proposition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13

THANKS to the Democrats Indiana is get
ting great deal of cad notoriety just now.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13

April 6. 1686.-Mr. Harrison presented memoir
ials of Knights Of Labor, of Elkhart, jefferson
vile and Carbon in the State of Indiana re-
monstrating against the passage Of the free ship
bill, which were referred to the committee on
commerce
lie also presented a etition of Knights of La
Dor OF yehersonville. lad, praying that liberal
appropriations be made for works of internal
improvement, and especially for the construction
OF the Hsnnepin canal which was referred to
the committee on commerce.
DE also presented petition OF Knights of La
Dor OF Carbon. lad. praying that liberal appro-
priations be made for public works, and espe-
cially for the construction Of harbor Of refuge
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-13

March 81, 1SS6.-Mr Harrison presented a
memorial of Knights of Labor of Wabash, Ind,
demonstrating against the passage of the free
ship bill: which was referred to the committee
commentaries p. 2900
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-05-26
A Woman Kills Her Child,

Etlie and Jane Smaller, colorcd, living Oh
the plantation Of Mr.. Barnes Plylcr, Just
over the State line, were arrested en- Satur.
day last, charged with numbering an infant
child OF the former Eilie Shallcrs is The
mother of four children, all of them, how
ever, were said to have been still born On
Saturday last her fourth child was born.
mo one was present with her but her moth
err, Jane Smaller. 1t was regarded as sus-
picious3 circumstance in the neighborhood
that all her children should have been born
dead, so physician was sent for and an
examination was made of the child. The
physician removed one of thy lungs of the
child and placing it in %atey found thai il
aoared, which showed that the child had
once breathcd. On further examination lis
neck and shoulders were found to bc broken.
The women both persisted that the child
was born dead. Warrants were taken oui
for them and they were held for trial on n
bond of 50, 900 each. Leclqer.